The Egyptian weightlifting team will participate in the Africa Championship for men and women, which will take place from October 5 to 13 for youth and juniors.
The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation aims to continue achieving success on both the African and global stages after topping the overall standings at the recent Mediterranean Games held in Italy.
Egypt Dominates Weightlifting in Taranto with 10 Medals
The Egyptian team finished the competition in first place with a total of 10 medals, including 7 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, surpassing all other participating teams in weightlifting and confirming Egypt's prominence in the sport.
Italy, the host nation, secured second place with 4 gold medals, while Turkey came in third with 2 golds. Spain finished fourth with the same number of golds, and Algeria placed fifth with 1 gold medal.
The success of the Egyptian weightlifters highlights the excellence demonstrated by Egypt's champions in the competitions, as they turned their participation into one of the standout success stories of the Taranto Games, not only through the number of medals but also through strong performances and setting several records.
